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3 Overview English Overview 6 Dosing handle The dosing handle is used to set the desired Pressure washer dosage of cleaning agent. 7 Rotary switch The rotary switch is used to switch the pres‐ sure washer on and off. 8 Pressure gauge The pressure of the high-pressure pump is indicated by the pressure gauge.
The symbols may appear on the pressure Intended use washer and the spraying equipment. Their mean‐ ing is as follows: The pressure washer STIHL RE 150 or RE 170 In this position, the locking lever unlocks is used for example to clean vehicles, trailers, the lever.
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► Do not use in rain. alcohol, medicines or drugs. ► Position the pressure washer so that it will ► If in any doubt: Contact a STIHL servicing not be wet by dripping water. dealer. ► Position the pressure washer outside the Clothing and equipment wet work area.
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► Work standing on the ground and keep your been modified. balance. If you have to work at a height: – An original STIHL accessory for this high-pres‐ Use a mobile elevating work platform or sure washer is fitted. secure scaffolding.
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4 Safety Precautions English sure washer to move and topple over. Dam‐ ► Do not use the rotary nozzle with dirty age to property may occur. water. ► Do not pull on the high-pressure hose, ► If cleaning a container: Empty the container water hose or connecting cable.
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► Plug the mains plug of the connecting cord ► STIHL recommends the use of genuine or extension cord into a properly installed, STIHL detergents. fused socket with the correct fuse rating.
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4 Safety Precautions English ► The mains connection must be carried out ► Route the connecting cord and extension by a qualified electrician and meet the cord so that they are not under tension or requirements of IEC 60364-1. It is recom‐ tangled.
► Only switch on the high-pressure cleaner ► If the high-pressure washer needs to be and press the spray gun lever when the serviced or repaired: Contact a STIHL pipe cleaning hose has been pushed into dealer. the pipe up to the mark (1).
– Actuate spray gun: The water pressure ► If it is not possible to carry out these steps: Do is released not use the pressure washer. Consult a STIHL – Lock spray gun trigger servicing dealer. ■ Within a large pipe, the pipe cleaning hose...
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English 7 Assembling the pressure washer Attaching and removing the 7.2.2 Inserting the handle spray gun 7.4.1 Attaching the spray gun ► Press locking knob (1) and insert handle (2). ► Release locking knob (1) and insert handle (2) until it audibly engages. ►...
8 Connecting to a water source English Connecting to a water 7.5.2 Removing the spray lance source Connecting the pressure washer to the water supply Connecting the water filter If the pressure washer is operated with sandy water or water from cisterns, a water filter must be connected to the pressure washer.
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► Switch on pressure washer until an even water lift (a), jet flows out of the high-pressure hose. The appropriate STIHL suction set must be used. The suction set includes a water hose with a special coupling. Depending on the market, the appropriate STIHL suction set may be included.
9 Connecting the pressure washer to the power supply English NOTICE ■ If the pressure washer does not suck in water, the pump may run dry and the pressure washer may be damaged. ► If no water escapes from the high-pressure hose after two minutes: Switch off pressure washer and check water supply.
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English 11 Operating the pressure washer ► Point the nozzle at the ground. ► Move retaining latch (1) to the position. 11.2 Setting the working pressure 11.4 Cleaning and the water flow rate The following nozzles can be used depending on the application: –...
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11.5.1 Suction of detergent Detergents can increase the cleaning effect of the water. STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL detergents. ► Turn rotary control (1) in direction + up to the stop. ► Turn fan jet nozzle (2) in direction - up to the stop.
English 12 After Finishing Work – V = Pre-dilution of the cleaning agent (in %). Calculating the predilution of the detergent in % – K = Concentration of the cleaning agent.. ► If the calculated concentration differs from the If the predilution is not indicated as a % value on desired one: Reduce dosage at the dosing the packaging of the detergent used, it can be handle and repeat measurement and calcula‐...
13 Transporting English ► Hold down spray gun trigger until an even jet of antifreeze is delivered from the spray gun and point the spray gun into the container. ► Press and release spray gun trigger several times. ► Switch off pressure washer and unplug mains plug from the socket.
► Reassemble the water filter. 16 Maintenance 16.1 Maintenance intervals Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient conditions and the operating conditions. STIHL recommends the following maintenance inter‐ ► If the nozzle is clogged: Clean the nozzle with vals: the cleaning pin.
► Allow the pressure washer to cool for 5 minutes. ► Clean the nozzle. The high-pressure The high-pressure pump, the high- ► Ask a STIHL servicing dealer to pump switches on pressure hose or the spray attachment check the pressure washer. and off repeatedly, are leaking.
► Clean water intake screen and water are blocked. filter. The high-pressure pump, the high- ► Ask a STIHL servicing dealer to pressure hose or the spray attachment check the pressure washer. are leaking or are defective. The water jet has The nozzle is blocked.
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– Max. permissible pressure (p max.): 18 MPa (180 bar) 19.2 Pressure washer STIHL RE – Max. water supply pressure (p in max.): 1 MPa (10 bar) – Max. water throughput (Q max): 8.7 l/min Version 230 V / 50 Hz (522 l/h) –...
– Type: high-pressure washer EN 60335-2-79: – Manufacturer's brand: STIHL – 85 dB(A) – Model: RE 150, RE 170 – Vibration level a measured according to EN – Serial number: RE01 60335‑2‑79, spray gun: ≤ 2.4 m/s².
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22 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-603-0121-B...
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English 22 EC Declaration of Conformity 0458-603-0121-B...
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22 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-603-0121-B...
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